Searching for honey and walnuts health benefits I was surprised to find that people are looking only for walnuts health benefits.

And that the combination of the two is reduced to only being an aphrodisiac. But it’s way more than that!

Yes, honey and walnuts were used since the Romans, in fertility rites, and in some places it is still a habitual dish at the wedding party. And the list is long, seems like people have researched a lot in the fertility/sexuality field and gave this combo a high prize. But I will start with the unknown health benefits of honey and walnuts. Please note that this article talks about English walnuts and not about black walnuts.

I am not going to tell you about the health benefits of honey, as this whole site speaks about only this. But let’s see what’s with the walnuts.

People think everything is related in nature, and there is nothing made at random. Thus, walnuts are a symbol of intellectuals, because their bi-lobed kernels have convoluted surface, resembling the human brain! Of course, the fact that the walnuts are good for the brain is explained by science through theirs many health-benefiting nutrients, especially omega-3 fatty acids that are essential for optimum health.

It has a high content of ellagic acid. Ellagic acid is a a natural phenol antioxidant found in numerous fruits (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries) used to prevent cancer and treat viral and bacterial infections.

Nectarines make a perfect complementary food for walnuts, as they contain the highest ratio of lysine and together make a more complete protein source. Other foods containing lysine: mushrooms and corn. Try them all with walnuts!

Health benefits of walnuts

– lower the inflammation in skin diseases like psoriasis and eczema – lowers the inflmmations, due to the high concentrations of good fats.
Benefits of walnuts for skin are due to the antioxidants they contain. As nuts contain vitamins A and E, they protect the skin against free radical damage, thus preventing the signs of aging. Also, the good fats which are omega-3 in walnuts, help to maintain a nourished and smooth complexion.

– lower cholesterol. Not because walnuts have zero cholesterol, but because they have antioxidants, phenols, vitamin E, gallic acid and ellagic acid which all contribute to a lower cholesterol.

– prevent cancer and treat viral and bacterial infections. Mainly because of its high content of ellagic acid, n-3 (ω-3) fatty acids, tocopherols, β-sitosterol, and pedunculagin that have cancer-prevention properties. The 2014 study Walnuts have potential for cancer prevention and treatment in mice, showed that a walnut-containing diet inhibited the growth rate of human breast cancers implanted in nude mice by ∼80%; the walnut-containing diet reduced the number of mammary gland tumors by ∼60% in a transgenic mouse model, slowed the growth of prostate, colon, and renal cancers by antiproliferative and antiangiogenic mechanisms.

– boost immune system.

– promote better cognitive function. It does look like a human brain, but it also has high amounts of Omega 3 and it is known that these fatty acids play an important role in the process of important nutrients entering the brain cells, and the exit of waste cells. Nearly 60% of our brain is structural fats which are primarily omega-3 fatty acids.
In the study Effects of walnuts (Juglans regia) on learning and memory functions, scientists concluded that “The findings suggest that walnut may exert its hypophagic and nootropic actions via an enhancement of brain 5-HT metabolism.”

– prevent erratic heart rhythms and regulate plaque formation in blood vessels. This is due to the essential amino acid l-arginine that improves the elasticity of blood vessels and of Omega 3.
Walnuts reduce the amounts of the lipid Lp(a) which increases blood clotting and the risk of atherosclerosis and heart diseases.

– treat insomnia. walnuts contain melatonin, and are indicated to be eaten right before going to bed. (the best form is to take them with honey. This will improve the sleep and ensure a non-interrupted sleep all over the night. See the article: Sleep disorders cures)

– have a laxative effect.

– improve the health of hair. A mixture of almond and walnut oil applied on the scalp with condition the hair and make it stronger and moisturized and will prevent it from falling.

Side effects?

Be careful if you have allergy to nuts. High amounts can cause diarrhea and bloating. More dangerous are the black walnuts when applied to the skin, as it may result in a rash in the area. Black walnuts contain a chemical called juglone that might cause tongue or lip cancer, especially if applied daily.

What are the health benefits of honey and walnuts?

– Lowers High Blood PressureIt is recommended to eat every day 100 grams of walnuts and the same amount of honey for a period of 45 days. That’s a large amount of walnuts and honey, so be sure you have plenty of them, and remember walnuts have a laxative effect.

– Treats anemiaPrepare a mixture of 500 g honey, 500 g chopped walnuts (minced) and the juice of one lemon. The initial recipe mentions only one lemon, but other people put 2 or 3, I think depends on each one’s taste.
Mix the ingredients together and place them in a glass jar. Take 1 tablespoon three times per day, half an hour before the meals.

I decided to try it myself and made a full jar of this combo. I forgot to put lemon, but I can sprinkle some in my tablespoon, before eating. I also bought walnuts but had the feeling they were a little rancid, so I baked them in the oven for a couple of minutes at 150º C. They got an incredible taste. I mixed them with honey and make a thick tasty paste.
As for honey, I used multifloral honey (which is phenomenal this year, probably due to the dry summer we had this year). As I said, the type of honey is not that important for this recipe.

Now I have only one problem: I cannot stop eating it!

– AphrodisiacIf you ever been to Greece, there is no way you could have escaped their favorite aphrodisiac recipe! There are restaurants where even if you don’t choose to take it, they will offer it for free! Seems that they are so convinced of its power, that expect people to come the next day asking for more! 🙂

The recipe includes: Cold Greek fat yogurt, honey and walnuts.
The truth is that even if it doesn’t give a night to remember, you will enjoy this desert a lot. It’s light, refreshing and very tasty.

Turks, on the other hand, have a different recipe for their “Turkish aphrodisiac”: figs stuffed with walnuts. Very tasty too, yet a little dry.

Both honey and walnuts are very good at this: honey stimulates the production of testosterone in men and the boron helps the use of estrogen in women. In addition, scientific studies have shown that three tablespoons of honey significantly increase the level of nitric oxide, a chemical found in the blood of men during sexual arousal. Nuts also contain large quantities of zinc, which is a vital element for the development of sperm.
Both are very effective in improving the general level of energy, blood circulation and endurance during intercourse.

Other uses:
– heals stomach ulcers. Folk medicine says we should take 20g of crushed nuts and mix them with hot water. Mix well and then strain. We’ll get a sort of milk. Add 2 tablespoons of honey in it. Drink 1 tablespoon half an hour before each meal.
– helps in preventing inflammation, prostate adenoma,
– increasess vitality, prevent a lack of vitamins, salts of cobalt and iron in the body.

You can try to make a small quantity first, and see how you like it! Bake the nuts a little and they’ll have a different taste. Use fresh raw multifloral honey for a rich taste. Remember honey has prebiotics and even probiotics in the first 2 to 3 month after it was extracted.

Buy honey from your locals. If you don’t have beekeepers around, or couldn’t buy from one of your trips, then here are some suggestions:

14 Responses

Danica says
Monday, December 18th 2017 at 19:11

This is a holistic recipe for many years and solves many problems in the human body. Now, you won’t find any doctor suggest this or any other holistic approach for your health , because they want to give you prescription drugs. And few years later you find yourself stuck with painkillers , which is why the percentage of people addicted to prescription drugs is higher every year especially in USA . USA people ( not everyone but majority of them ) believe in pills and the doctors who got master degree with answering all the tests in medical school with circling A B C answer that is already provided. Stop believing in doctors, they are not there to help but to make money. Pop a pill and it should work is their motto. Sadly, that’s the truth. Only in USA.

In Greece, the combination of honey, walnuts and yoghurt has long been known for its strengthening ability, especially for men. I totally agree that a lot of knowledge has been lost because we were persuaded that the knowledge that our old people had was worthless. And, as you said, we are now trying to recover this knowledge, which is difficult to do.

I should say that when I refer to yoghurt, I don’t mean the rubbish we buy in supermarkets but the natural yoghurt that we can make at home.

True Greek yogurt I’ve eaten only in Greece. I was on a vacation in Corfu Island. It is there where I first heard of this magnificent combination: yogurt, honey, walnuts. The waiter had a large smile on his face while serving it to my husband. Later on I understood why… 🙂
But I suppose in Greece is just like in any other country: the commercial yogurt is pasteurized and has no probiotics left. Not to mention all the process the milk goes through.
So, you’re right of course, we have to make it at home, for the real deal!
Laura

It is GOD blessings on our planet that we found some of best fruits, vegetables and yes dry fruits. Your article about “Honey and walnuts benefits” is really awesome. & I like the way you covered each n everything about these things.
Mike

You are right with all the good products that we can find in nature, all we need is the knowledge of how and when to use them. Unfortunately, with the development of medicine we decided to ignore our elders’ wisdom and knowledge. Ironically, now we are desperate to get it back.
Thank you for your good words.
Laura

Just wanted to say that you a fantastic website here. I didn’t know there was so much to know about honey and just how many health benefits honey offers. Your website is like an encyclopaedia for everything you ever wanted to know about honey. Brilliant!

Darren, I’m blushing right now….
I accidentally discovered that honey is therapeutic, not only healthy (I wrote about this “accident” in my About Me page). And then I was surprised to find out just how amazing it is. And this is how I decided it is worth spreading the news…
🙂
thank you for your overwhelming words.
Laura

Sandra says
Tuesday, August 18th 2015 at 00:51

Hi Laura
I love honey and walnuts, but I didn’t know that they were both as healthy as your article tells. Thank you for that..I sometimes thought I was eating too much honey, but I guess not. I don’t eat walnuts as often, but I will start to have more of them after reading your article.
Thanks for the information.

Hi Sandra, both of them are indeed very full of nutrients.
I don’t think you can eat too much honey, because I trust your body will tell you if he has enough and doesn’t want more. I mean, it is said that a person will through up if he had too much honey… It makes sense.
Anyway, the health benefits of honey come from a regular steady consumption.

This reminds me of a funny person competing at ‘Romania’s got talent”. He came with a bottle of 3 kg of honey and drank it right there, on the stage. He considered it to be a talent. 🙂
That was definitely a waste of good honey.
Laura

Great post, I found it very interesting. I am aware of honey being a wonder food but had no idea about walnuts being so good for you so thank you for sharing. If they are an aphrodisiac when combined I should make sure that my hubby doesn’t get to eat it and I do lol

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